Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · N.End Wade Bridge · Structure no. 000000000014758
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 917 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2032. The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp B-B;sr 8001 over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.